Made by Mrs Sayer in 1980 at Deniliqiun TAFE "Garment Assembly" course which was 2 years long. A popular course which was common in those days, Mrs Sayer was always crafty but not good at the other subjects. She wore this hat with the full ensemble also containing a dress and wool coat from 1980 - 2014.Small brim women's sunhat. Sandy brown in colour. Floral ribbon tied around the hat just on top of the brim which is secured with a green pin on right side of hat. On the front there is a small gold ANZAC badge that reads "Lest We Forget". On the left hand side there is a brown brooch with feathers attached, and the back of the hat features another brooch, which is round in shape and features 6 jewels with one large jewel in the middle. The inside of the hat is lined with orange fabric.clothing, women, fashion, hat

Murray Comrie Collection. A telegram sent from a Bill (?) Fahy in Tarnagulla to a recipient in Dunolly on 21st Jan 1864. Notifies recipient that 'contractors men arrived'. Author says 'i do not know the site. Contractors men leaving material on supposed site near Reservoir'.tarnagulla, post office, telegrams, chief secretary, fahy, construction, reservoir, recreation reserve, workers, work

Handwritten notes and typed copies of same, on the Old Napoleon Mine AND MINES OF bENDIGO AND eAGLEHAWK Date 1885. Notes mention winding engine and boiler. The boiler was too small for Sth Bellevue Mine says Mr Hooper. Albert Richardson Collectiondocument, gold, old napoleon mine, old napoleon mine, notes on the old napoleon mine, sth bellevue mine, mr hooper

Newspaper clipping titled "Time to backtrack on Connies?", written by Lisa Martin detailing the background story to the Melbourne tram conductors, asking whether they should return, what people say, and what The Age says. Has a photo of a lady conductor selling tickets on a W class tram. Photo by John Woudstra. Part of an Education Feature.Yields information about the issue of Melbourne's tram conductors.Newspaper cutting from The Age, 28/7/2008, title Time to backtrack on Connies?trams, tramways, conductors, connies

Banyule Council says it does not support a strong push by neighbouring Nillumbik to merge, but the community is divided on the proposal.News article 1 page, black text.nillumbik council, council merger, peter clarke, banyule city council

A sculpture of an Australian Digger that was produced as a commemorative piece by a Melbourne firm called Ceramic Innovations. It is filled with Tawny Port and is part of a wider set of bar pieces. The three pieces held at Melbourne Legacy are tributes to the three armed forces and are called 'Digger', 'RAAFIE' and 'Jack Tar'. They were once in the comradeship room and now stored in the archive. An advertising flyer found shows the RRP was $110 with $5 of each 'Digger' being donated to Legacy Australia.A record that the items were souvenirs as tributes to the three armed forces.Ceramic sculpture of a digger with a separate hat that is made as a bottle and contains Tawny PortGold inscription under the hat says 'Bullocks Tawny Port. Bar Piece No 4. Produced by Ceramic Innovations Pty Ltd.'souvenir, bottle, sculpture, legacy australia

A sculpture of an Australian navy man that was produced as a commemorative piece by a Melbourne firm called Ceramic Innovations. It is filled with Tawny Port and is part of a wider set of bar pieces. The three pieces held at Melbourne Legacy are tributes to the three armed forces and are called 'Digger', 'RAAFIE' and 'Jack Tar'. They were once in the comradeship room and now stored in the archive. An advertising flyer for 'Digger' found shows the RRP was $110 with $5 of each 'Digger' being donated to Legacy Australia.A record that the items were souvenirs as tributes to the three armed forces.Ceramic sculpture of the head of a naval person with a separate hat that is made as a bottle and contains Tawny PortGold inscription under the hat says 'Bullocks Tawny Port. Bar Piece No 17. Produced by Ceramic Innovations Pty Ltd.'souvenir, bottle, sculpture

A sculpture of an Australian air force man that was produced as a commemorative piece by a Melbourne firm called Ceramic Innovations. It is filled with Tawny Port and is part of a wider set of bar pieces. The three pieces held at Melbourne Legacy are tributes to the three armed forces and are called 'Digger', 'RAAFie' and 'Jack Tar'. They were once in the comradeship room and now stored in the archive. An advertising flyer for 'Digger' shows the RRP was $110 with $5 of each 'Digger' being donated to Legacy Australia.A record that the items were souvenirs as tributes to the three armed forces.Ceramic sculpture of the head of a airforce person that is made as a bottle, with a separate hat, and contains Tawny PortGold inscription under the hat says 'Bullocks Tawny Port. Bar Piece No 14. Produced by Ceramic Innovations Pty Ltd.'souvenir, bottle, sculpture

HENRY SMERDON (Harry) HOLMES was born in 1897 at the family property, ’Sauchieburn’, 17 km north of Ballarat, in the Ascot district. He was the youngest of four children. After finishing his education at St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, Henry joined the Holmes family farming interests. At the age of 18 he enlisted and served with AIF in Egypt, France and Belgium 1915-1918. Henry served at the famous battlegrounds of Ypes and Somme in the Australian Army 8th Battalion https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51448 He was a Driver with the 4th D.A.C.https://www.awm.gov.au/collection/U51219 According to his Soldier's Pay Books (Cat. No. 20112) Holmes Registration number was 7983. He was Catholic and enlisted in the Third Military District on 17 September 1915, and embarked on 8 November 1915. Holmes was in the 18th AASC Unit with the rank of Driver at that time. On 15 November 1918 Holmes was promoted to Lance Corporal. He received leave on: * 3 August 1917 - London (10 days) * 19 February 1918 - Paris (10 days) * 27 August 1918 - London (14 days) In 1922 Harry married Edith Pickford of 'Yeovil', Clunes, and they lived at 'Sauchieburn' with Henry's brother Willie. In 1933 Harry and Edith built a new timber home 'Launchley' (Ascot) on the rise east of 'Sauchieburn' on the Ballarat - Maryborough Road. The home was built by Con Zilles to the designs of Clegg and Morrow. In 1938 Harry and Edith purchased a property at Derrinallum, Victoria and called it 'Launchley Park' on their first son's return from World War 2. In 1953 Harry purchased William and Charlotte's portion of 'Sauchieburn' for his son, Bill, and daughter-in-law Margaret. [Source: Unpublished notes by Jane Dyer ( nee Chatham)]Sepia photographic postcard of a World War 1 Australian soldier in uniform, Henry Smerdon Holmes from Ascot Victoria.Verso in pen "The boys say this isn't to (sic) bad so it will show you any changes. Heaps of love to all. Harrychatham, chatham family collection, holmes, harry holmes, henry holmes, smerdon, world war, world war 1, world war i, uniform

Letter written on paper with letterhead and crest and dated July 24 1877. The writer says the accompanying letters were read and he was entrusted to return them and state that if the Auditors of the Court will examine the accounts of late Bro Weylance and find him financial at the time of his decease you can obtain certificate of death and forward the usual declaration to this Sistrict. Also a reference to General Law 23. He also says he will return certificate of death of late Bro Luffsman to be filled in by the Surgeon - Cause of Death. Signed John Waller. Bendigo United District impression stamp on the paper.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no 3770 collection - letter, court king of the forest, weylance, luffsman, john waller

A postcard to the Comradeship Committee when a Legatee was travelling in NSW. The picture is totally black and says it is Tura Beach, Sapphire Coast New South Wales BY NIGHT. It is addressed to Mr Lin Kirk, Chairman, Comradeship at Melbourne Legacy. It is undated and signed Reverend Caffrey. It says: " Fabulous holiday. Terrific night life. Warm regards to all, especially the College of Cardinals."A record of a Legatee travelling and relating experiences back to his comrades in Melbourne.Colour postcard from NSW.Printed "Panoramic night shot from lookout." Australian 45c postage stamp. Handwritten text in black pen.comradeship, legatee

Items in the collection relating to C.J.C. McQuie MM, refer cat No 9680P for his service details. .1) Card to Mr J.McQuie (Father) McQuie says he is alive and well, no report of Alick as yet, can't say where they are. .2) Card to Mrs McQuie from Winnie in London, talks about "Walter" now in Camp at Perham Downs..1) Postcard blue tone colours of an ocean - harbour scene Tiberias in the Middle East, text on rear in pencil, two stamps, one by sensor and one by Post Office. .2) Postcard B&W showing the Armory of London, rear has text in black pen, red stamp on..1) Dated, "2/2/16 - Mr J.P.B. McQuie" .2) "London Nov 24th 1916 - Mrs McQuie - Yours affec Winnie"postcard, photos, mcquie

The card is significant because it demonstrates linkages between the families of the Lara RSL (the McIntyre's and the Lang's). A small envelope addressed to Mrs J McIntyre with a card from Mr and Mrs Alex Lang and family. On the envelope is a red 1 penny postage stamp, and over the top of this is a blue ink stamp that has worn away (it looks as though it says Cororooke). On the envelope, hand written: Mrs J. McIntyre 'Elcho', Lara On the card, typed: Mr and Mrs Alex Lang and Family desire to return sincere thanks for your kind expressions of sympathy in their recent sad bereavement. 'Montrose' Cororooke. letter, condolences, first world war, wwi, ww1, world war one

Colour photograph: image shows float with people holding banners bearing names - John Hooper, Bedelia Lansell and Susan Budds. Float says 'Save Fortuna' and was part of the campaign to keep Fortuna Villa in public hands. Bendigo Easter Fair 2009.cottage, miners, fortuna, bendigo historical society

RAILWAYS COLLECTION colour photo of -a team of 10 Cricket players on a cricket pitch with trees in the background two players are kneeling with two crossed cricket bats. Note on the back of the photo says Copper Shop Cricket match, White Hills Oval 1960photograph

Postcard. Photo of bell with holly. Many Happy Returns. Verse. Though far apart, Still let me say, I think of you, This happy day. Rear. Names deleted. Dec. 1913. Crossley House. Bridport Street Albert Park.

Blue note dated June 4th 1873 from James Gardner to Chief Ranger, Court King of the Forest. He has written the letter to say he has a bad cold and he could't see that his attendance would be of any consequence.societies, aof, correspondence, ancient order of foresters no. 3770 collection - correspondence, court king of thew forest, james gardner

A black and white post card photograph of Cardinal Rampolla. A message on the back says ' To Greet You.' Though life is always changing, It's pleasant still, to find, That absent friends are ever present, in our minds.' POST CARD. Rotary Photographic Series.Rotary Photographic Series.religions, christian, photograph, lydia chancellor, collection, photographs, post cards, roman catholic church, church, religion

K.V. CHARLTON rebuilt after fire in 1976 by R. Lowe. Sold to John Sutton. Photograph is part of Jenny Pollard's streetscape series taken in 1989 for Charlton Shire.Colour photograph showing K.V, Charlton service station. Three men in front on the footpath. Two petrol bowsers on RH side of service station. Post Office on right of service station. Signage on building says MASSEY FERGUSON K.V. CHARLTON HOLDENk.v. charlton service station, r. lowe, john sutton, charlton, business, industry, post office

Black and white photograph which has been printed as a postcard. Photograph shows a car in front of the Church of England Hall in Linton. An inscription on the back of the postcard gives the date as 1937 and also says that the car was owned by T. Nelson (probably Theo Nelson).On back of postcard: "Parish Hall / Linton / 1937 / T. Nelson's car".st paul's church of england linton, parish hall

Advertisement for Diamond Valley Speed Shop, says... Main Street Greensborough but meant... 101 Grimshaw Street Greensborough.Digital copy of newspaper advertisement.diamond valley speed shop, main street greensborough

The photo was taken by Gilbert Rogers, a well known local photographer. Note that the inscription says MacKenzie Fall with no "s".A photo of a large waterfall (MacKenzie Falls) taken from the lower right side."MacKenzie's Fall. Grampians Mountains. 306 J" inscribed on lower left of photo. "Rogers" inscribed on lower right of photo.scenery, mackenzie falls